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Neymar still absent from Brazil training as squad celebrate Ancelotti's birthday

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Brazil v Panama - Estadio Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - May 31, 2026 Brazil's Neymar before the match REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
Soccer Football - International Friendly - Brazil v Panama - Estadio Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - May 31, 2026 Brazil's Neymar before the match REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes

With Pope Leo's blessing, Barcelona's Sagrada Familia reaches new heights

Fireworks explode during the inauguration of the Tower of Jesus Christ at the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia during Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic journey in Barcelona, Spain, June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Nacho Doce
Fireworks explode during the inauguration of the Tower of Jesus Christ at the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia during Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic journey in Barcelona, Spain, June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Nacho Doce

Real Madrid confirm departure of Alvaro Arbeloa

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - May 23, 2026 Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa reacts REUTERS/Kacper Pempel
Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - May 23, 2026 Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa reacts REUTERS/Kacper Pempel

Britain's Draper pulls out of Queen's

Mar 20, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Jack Draper (GBR) serves against Reilly Opelka (USA) (not pictured) on day four of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Mar 20, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Jack Draper (GBR) serves against Reilly Opelka (USA) (not pictured) on day four of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Pope Leo heads to Barcelona on Spain tour focused on war and migration

Pope Leo XIV poses for a photograph with with volunteers from the IFEMA centre during his apostolic journey in Madrid, Spain, June 9, 2026. REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura
Pope Leo XIV poses for a photograph with with volunteers from the IFEMA centre during his apostolic journey in Madrid, Spain, June 9, 2026. REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

Gaudí's legacy celebrated by papal visit a century after his humble death

Neighbours play cards and dominoes in front of the Sagrada Familia basilica, designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit to Barcelona, ​​Spain, June 3, 2026. REUTERS/Nacho Doce
Neighbours play cards and dominoes in front of the Sagrada Familia basilica, designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit to Barcelona, ​​Spain, June 3, 2026. REUTERS/Nacho Doce

Barcelona teenager Yamal wins LaLiga Player of the Season award

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Spain v Iraq - Riazor stadium, A Coruna, Spain - June 4, 2026 Spain's Lamine Yamal after the match REUTERS/Miguel Vidal
Soccer Football - International Friendly - Spain v Iraq - Riazor stadium, A Coruna, Spain - June 4, 2026 Spain's Lamine Yamal after the match REUTERS/Miguel Vidal

Spain hope teenage tornado Yamal is fit to light up World Cup

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Euro 2024 - Quarter Final - Spain v Germany - Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart, Germany - July 5, 2024 Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after Dani Olmo scores their first goal REUTERS/Heiko Becker/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Euro 2024 - Quarter Final - Spain v Germany - Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart, Germany - July 5, 2024 Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after Dani Olmo scores their first goal REUTERS/Heiko Becker/File Photo

Iniesta takes first coaching job at second-tier UAE club

Tanjong Pagar United set for a new era with change in chairman and club management

Tanjong Pagar United will be led by a new chairman in local entrepreneur Rajesh Nair (left) and a management committee that includes former Singapore national midfielder Goh Tat Chuan (right).
Tanjong Pagar United will be led by a new chairman in local entrepreneur Rajesh Nair (left) and a management committee that includes former Singapore national midfielder Goh Tat Chuan (right).

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.